Dr. Helmut Gassel was born on 13 March 1964 in Dortmund. He studied at the Ruhr-University in Bochum and received a degree in physics and a doctorate in electrical engineering. He joined Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) in 1995. infineon.com

Thank you joining us and other visionary product developers, business leaders, expert hardware and system design engineers at OktoberTech 2019. Together we explore advanced technologies - from intelligent power, smart audio, contextually aware systems and autonomous machines to enhanced security - that will help link the real and the digital world.

We hope to see you next year!

When

October

17

,

2019

8:00AM

PDT

Where

Intelligent Power

Smart Audio

Contextually Aware Systems

Autonomous Machines

Enhanced Security

OktoberTech 2019

Highlights from OktoberTech 2019 technology collaboration forum. We hope you to see you next year!

Thank you joining us and other visionary product developers, business leaders, expert hardware and system design engineers at OktoberTech 2019. Together we explore advanced technologies - from intelligent power, smart audio, contextually aware systems and autonomous machines to enhanced security - that will help link the real and the digital world.

Helmut Gassel was born on 13 March 1964 in Dortmund. He studied at the Ruhr-University in Bochum and received a degree in physics and a doctorate in electrical engineering. He joined Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) in 1995. infineon.com

Dr. Helmut Gassel

Infineon Technologies

Dr. Helmut Gassel was born on 13 March 1964 in Dortmund. He studied at the Ruhr-University in Bochum and received a degree in physics and a doctorate in electrical engineering. He joined Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) in 1995. infineon.com

Dr. Helmut Gassel

Infineon Technologies

Dr. Helmut Gassel was born on 13 March 1964 in Dortmund. He studied at the Ruhr-University in Bochum and received a degree in physics and a doctorate in electrical engineering. He joined Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) in 1995. infineon.com

Dr. Helmut Gassel

Infineon Technologies

Dr. Helmut Gassel was born on 13 March 1964 in Dortmund. He studied at the Ruhr-University in Bochum and received a degree in physics and a doctorate in electrical engineering. He joined Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) in 1995. infineon.com

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Hear the Future

Attend talks by Infineon executives and industry innovators

See the Future

Take a look at our live demos featuring next-generation solutions

Plan the Future

Join deep dive learning sessions and technology presentations

Invent the Future

Build connections with experts across the technology ecosystem

OktoberTech 2019

Join expert hardware and system design engineers, visionary product developers and business leaders at OktoberTech 2019 to see what the future holds for innovators like you.

Predicting the future can be a challenge. Many have tried but only few have succeeded. This session provides a glimpse into the future that could have been, as well as the lessons learned. We’ll also discuss why we believe that the best way to predict the future is to invent it together.

Inventing the Future Together

Hear from Dr. Reinhard Ploss, CEO, Infineon Technologies

Reinhard Ploss has been a member of the Management Board of Infineon Technologies AG since 2007 and became CEO of the company in October 2012. He studied process engineering at the Technical University of Munich and received his doctorate in 1986. Reinhard Ploss began his career at Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) that same year. In his role as CEO and CTO, he is responsible for the business divisions and group strategy and is committed to accelerating innovation in collaboration with customers and partners to enable next-generation solutions.

Future Building Blocks: Technology Breakthroughs

Hear about the latest technology breakthroughs from Infineon executives and technical experts. From intelligent power, smart audio, contextually aware systems and autonomous machines to enhanced security, discover how these technologies will impact your system solutions thinking.

In this one-hour session, join executives from 10+ leading-edge companies as they discuss their visions and the latest system breakthroughs that can impact your technology strategy and system design in industries as wide ranging as intelligent power, smart audio, contextually aware systems, autonomous machines and enhanced security.

Take a look at our live demonstrations for a chance to explore the latest technology and solutions.

Location: Grand Hall

Time: The demo area will be open from 12:00PM - 2:20PM

Live Demonstrations

Take a look at our live demonstrations for a chance to explore the latest technology and solutions.

Location: Grand Hall

Time: The demo area will be open from 3:50PM - 4:50PM

Technical Classes

Attend one of the technical sessions to learn more about the next innovative technologies and solutions.

Location: Lovelace and Boole

Time: The technical sessions run from 12:00PM - 2:20PM

For more information please see "Technical Classes" below for the different sessions.

Technical Classes

Attend one of the technical sessions to learn more about the next innovative technologies and solutions.

Location: Lovelace and Boole

Time: The technical sessions will run from 3:50PM - 4:50PM

For more information please see "Technical Classes" below for the different sessions.

Speed Networking

Don't miss your chance to network with other forward-thinking leaders during OktoberTech.

Location: Grand Hall

Time: 12:00PM - 2:20PM

Speed Networking

Don't miss your chance to network with other forward-thinking leaders during OktoberTech.

Location: Grand Hall

Time: 3:50PM - 4:50PM

Tech Talk: Envisioning the Future

In a lively 90-minute executive panel session, innovation leaders will share their perspectives on topics such as privacy, the future of work and the role of the individual in a world shaped by developments in robotics, health monitoring, AI and ubiquitous connectivity.

After an energizing day focused on inventing the future, join us for our unique Oktoberfest reception where you can spend some one-on-one time with our experts and mingle with your peers in a relaxed environment. We hope you enjoy our Bavarian-inspired menu and liquid refreshments served in our collectible steins which you are welcome to keep as a special memento of the event!

Intelligent Power

From the cloud and the edge, personal vehicles and power tools to drones and satellites, the thousands of systems we use every day rely on efficient and intelligent power. Infineon power semiconductors are the baseline for higher efficiency/higher density power conversion and power management solutions. At OktoberTech 2019, discover Infineon’s latest Si, SiC and GaN technologies that enable higher power density, smaller size and improved performance.

Smart Audio

The world’s most sensitive MEMs microphones and efficient amplifiers are at the heart of intelligent assistant/smart speaker systems that hear you and respond with a voice of their own. Today the same tools can also be used to silently detect presence, track motion, map a room, send digital data, evaluate health and tell the temperature. At OktoberTech 2019, discover recent audio breakthroughs and how they can impact design, enhance functionality, decrease power consumption and reduce BOM costs.

Contextually Aware Systems

New sensor technologies and AI augmented combinations can enhance our ability to interact with our tools and enable new human-machine control paradigms. Collectively, we are building towards a new age of interaction where data fusion algorithms allow sensor arrays to perceive and respond to events, extending and enhancing the performance of our digital tools. At OktoberTech 2019, discover the latest breakthroughs in 3D, audio and environmental sensing. See how our partners implement contextually aware systems and how edge AI is evolving to support these new solutions.

The tremendous benefits of ubiquitous device connectivity are counterbalanced by the risk that personal information and smart machine-based services may be compromised. Infineon security technologies are a guard against the threat of intrusion and attack, providing a root of trust in hardware to protect devices in any application scenario. At OktoberTech 2019, see how our partners implement end-to-end security solutions for autonomous machines, learn about new security regulations and gain a deeper understanding of upcoming changes driven by technologies like quantum computing

Technical Classes - Session 1

Time: 12:15PM - 12:45PM

The future of the microphone: audio and beyond

Many systems support onboard microphones today. Improving audio capture continues as a key theme. But did you know that you can use those microphones for more than just capturing speech? Possible applications include room mapping, collision avoidance, gesture recognition, temperature measurements, data transmission and more. What microphone do you choose for best AI performance? Join Infineon and partners to discuss the possibilities and directions of microphone technology, and see how Infineon is enabling this rapidly evolving technology.

A major benefit expected of automated driving vehicles is a reduced number of traffic accidents. However, there are major challenges on the road to achieve a positive risk balance compared to human driving performance. This session will introduce a comprehensive approach to safety-relevant topics such as safety-by-design, as well as verification and validation (V&V) methods of SAE L3 and L4 automated driving, which is part of an ongoing effort from industry-wide automotive players.Location: Lovelace

The Future of Machine Learning is Tiny. There are over 250 billion embedded computers in the world collecting data from sensors, but the energy cost of transmitting information to the cloud means we never see most of it. This talk will discuss how running machine learning on microcontrollers will allow us to turn raw sensor inputs into actionable information locally, and so make sense of all the data we're wasting right now. We'll discuss the practical applications, including cheap, ubiquitous voice interfaces that don't require connectivity, smart medical devices, and agricultural sensors for crop health and pests, and cover how you can get started with $15 hardware and open source software.

The road to safety: development and validation of AI for autonomous vehicles

It takes more than a safe electronic control unit (ECU) to build autonomous vehicles (AVs). AVs utilize many sensors to see the world in super-human ways. They require artificial intelligence (AI), which needs tools and infrastructure to collect and manage massive amounts of data, as well as the ability to conduct regression testing and simulation of billions of driving miles. This session will discuss these challenges and potential solutions.

3D sensing is evolving rapidly and enabling mapping, safety and security, HMI and robotics solutions. Infineon is enabling this rapid advancement with innovations such as the smallest and lowest power radar in the industry, room mapping microphones and the new ToF sensor, which won the 2019 Embedded Vision Sensor of the Year. This session will discuss what each technology is capable of and where it is best suited. Hear system integrators discuss technologies they selected and why.

The automobile continues to evolve and so does its security. Having gone from a simple platform immune to attack, the modern vehicle is now under persistent threats on multiple fronts. This session will discuss considerations and challenges for engineers and IT staff which must be addressed to secure modern vehicles over their expected 20-30 year lifetimes – from code security to supply chain security to protecting new back end services supporting connected and autonomous vehicles.

Sensor data fusion is a key technology that enables the development of functionally safe automation systems. Complex tasks such as sensor malfunction detection, sensor synchronization, as well as accurate tracking and prediction of objects are critical to achieve safety requirements. This session will illustrate the challenges in the development of sensor fusion software for series production and how software tools can support the development.

WiFi audio has gained significant popularity over the last 15 years so the increasingly-common consumer experience of buying top-brand WiFi speakers, getting them home and being totally let down is surprising. Consumer lamentations range from “What do you mean, I can’t add headphones to my system?” to “Why can’t I use my new speakers to watch Netflix on my iPad?” This session will dive into WiFi Audio, core issues and walk through solutions. If you are fielding WiFi-based speakers, or if you plan to, this event is a must-see.

Presenter: John Sobota, CEO, 11 Engineering

Location: Boole

The future of power integrity

Efficiency and density are traditional benchmarks in discussions about power. However, with autonomous equipment and longer operating lifetimes, power integrity is becoming a critical performance factor in applications as wide ranging as server systems and electric vehicles to satellites. This session will bring the combined expertise of Infineon and partners in a discussion about key problems and solutions to achieve higher power integrity across applications and industries.

Modern audio applications house complex system functionality beyond audio control. This is especially true in battery-operated speakers, where system functions such as battery voltage boosting, battery charging, audio signal processing and general system housekeeping can be found. The traditional line of thinking is to implement these functions using separate design blocks and components. However, the increasing capability of microcontrollers makes it possible to effectively implement these functions with microcontrollers as part of the system design, thereby achieving a higher level of integration that results in reduction of PCB area and BOM improvement while functionality is achieved with fewer components.Presenter: Rien Oortgiesen , MerusLocation: Boole

SiC-Si-GaN – What is the right choice?

By now we all have heard about Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices and have been told that they will revolutionize power applications. In reality, each WBG semiconductor device possesses qualities that makes it unique. Today’s state-of-the-art WBG devices provide distinctive benefits to specific applications and topologies. Keeping in mind that the cost/benefit trade-off has to be recognized when applying power devices, Si devices still have value. This session will review each technology, provide a comparative analysis and highlight where each technology shines. Applications where Si is still the best choice will also be discussed.

Join John Xin, CEO of Lunewave, to discuss the future of automotive sensing.

Shift left: accelerating AI development for automotive

Join Ron DiGiuseppe, Automotive IP Segment Manager, Synopsys to look at the future of AI development for automotive applications.

The future of safe mobility enabled by AI processing on the edge

Join Raffaele Colasacco, Business Development Manager at Teraki, to discover how AU processing is enabling safe mobility.

Reliable to resilient: the challenge ahead for making safer vehicles

Nathan Aschbacher, CEO at Auxon Corporation

Humans are a key component today in providing resilience to driving systems by intervening when things go wrong. As we advance toward increasingly automated & autonomous systems we're not only replacing humans with hardware & software to enable sophisticated driving features & capabilities. We're also replacing humans as a primary factor for reaction & control for fail-safe operation. The automated & autonomous future requires systems themselves to transition from being fail-safe to being fault-tolerant."

Sensor expansion: microphones as 3D sensors?

Join Tobias Bahnemann, CEO of Toposens GmbH.

Tobias Bahnemann has been interested in startups since high school. He founded his first one man e-commerce company at the age of 19 followed by studying business administration in Münster. Working for startups in Berlin, like p2p payment platform Lendico of Rocket Internet he continued to dive further into the startup scene, before he cofounded the 3D sensor startup Toposens in Munich at the end of 2014. He is responsible for sales, marketing and investor relations as well as establishing Toposens´ representation in the Silicon Valley and supports the company on its way to become one of the leading sensor startups in Europe.

In the future - even motors will be connected IoT devices

Join Prakash Shahi, Director of Software Engineering & Technology at Nidec, and discover how even motors will be connected to IoT devices.

What is in storage tomorrow?

Jason Katcha, President of Present Power, will discuss what the future of storage might look like.

Glenn Schuster

Sr. Director, Sensor Ecosystem, NVIDIA Corporation

Glenn Schuster joined NVIDIA in August of 2004. As the Sr. Director of Sensor Ecosystems, he is responsible for developing the sensor ecosystem and driving the company’s sensor technology directions and strategic partnerships for its line of Autonomous Vehicle platforms.

Prior to joining NVIDIA, Mr. Schuster was the Vice President of Marketing at Ubicom and has also held VP and director level positions with 3DFX Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., and S3 Inc.

Mr. Schuster has significant experience in design, applications, and software engineering from Intel and Carnegie Mellon University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Pete Warden

Pete is a technical lead on the TensorFlow Team, focused on mobile and embedded applications. He was previously CTO of Jetpac, sold to Google in 2014, and was at Apple for five years. You can find his writing at petewarden.com, or on Twitter as @petewarden.

Udo Dannebaum

.Senior Staff Engineer, Automotive Systems, Infineon Technologies

Over 20 years of experience in semiconductor business at Infineon in the fields of development of embedded microcontroller hardware, software and tooling.

Dr. Grant Mahler

Autonomous Driving, BMW Group Technology Office

Grant Mahler received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University and a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. He has worked at BMW for the last 10 years in various locations – from Greenville, South Carolina, USA to Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Currently he is responsible for autonomous driving development at the BMW Group Technology Office in Mountain View, California.

Dr. Dalong Li

Senior Autonomous Driving Software Engineer, FCA

Dr. Dalong Li is a senior autonomous driving software engineer at FCA, where he leads the efforts on deep learning. He is also working on functional safety for automated driving and co-authored the safety first for automated driving white paper. He is a co-chair for the third IEEE International Conference on Connected and Autonomous Driving (MetroCAD 2020).

He earned a Ph.D. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has 20+ US patents in areas of image processing, computer vision and machine learning during his employments with HP, Motorola, Continental and FCA.

Shyam Nallabolu

Product Marketing Manager, Infineon Technologies

Shyam Nallabolu is a product marketing manager for sensors in the Power management and multimarket (PMM) group. At Infineon, he spearheads the company’s focus on MEMS-based sensors (such as microphones, pressure sensors, light sensors and gas sensors) in consumer space and provides solutions for a smarter, more connected world. He has deep technical expertise and an awareness of the market opportunity dynamics in sensors sector that he leverages to guide his clients towards strategic successes.

Shyam has more than a decade experience in electronics manufacturing, sales and product management.

Shyam has a master’s degree in electrical engineering (specializing in audio signal processing) from Northern Illinois University. He is currently pursuing part-time MBA at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. In his spare time, he loves to travel and explore places. He also enjoys biking and hiking.

Mario Zotes

Business Development Manager

Dr. Norman Mattern

Co-Founder and CTO, Baselabs

Norman Mattern studied at Chemnitz University of Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and received his doctorate. He is one of the four co-founders of BASELABS and worked for many years as a project and product manager in the field of automated driving. He is currently in charge of the development of a configurable sensor data fusion for production ECUs.

Bill Lattin

Co-Founder & Chief Security Architect, Green Hills

Leading the security consulting services teams at ISS, Bill has over 30 years of experience in the fields of commercial and government information security. As CTO of Certicom Corp and co-founder of Cylink Corporation, he built the first high speed link encryptors, gaining broad expertise in cryptosystem design, public key cryptography, code signing, and key injection. Bill holds a BSEE from Stanford University and MSEE from UC Santa Barbara.

Marc Serughetti

Senior Director, Product Marketing and Business Development, Synopsys

Marc Serughetti is Senior Director of Product Marketing and Business Development for Synopsys automotive verification solutions ranging from SoC functional safety verification and architecture design to automotive digital twin with virtual ECU, E/E system, and wiring harness design. He engages automotive OEMs, Tier1s, semiconductors, and software companies worldwide to identify new solutions, business, and ecosystem opportunities. Marc joined Synopsys in 2010 and has more than 20 years’ experience in systems, embedded software, and EDA technologies. He held executive senior marketing positions at CoWare, Wind River, and Integrated Systems. He has a master’s degree from the University of Washington and an engineering degree from ISAE-ENSICA (France).

Dr. Daniel Richart

CEO and Founder, Teraki GmbH

Daniel Richart, CEO and Founder of Teraki since 2014. PhD from Max Planck Institute on quantum computation acceleration. Focused on operations, financing, business development and R&D strategy at Teraki.

Nathan Aschbacher

CEO, Auxon Corporation

Nathan's career began writing programs for CNC machines where overlooked edge cases resulted in mangled heaps of metal, broken tools, and lasting impressions of catastrophic failure. Over the many years since, he has designed fault-tolerant, highly-available, and high-assurance systems for distributed data platforms, machine learning pipelines, and global payment processing networks. Nathan first applied resilience engineering principles to problems in the Fintech space, later transferred the practice to autonomous vehicle development as his gateway into the automotive industry, and now through Auxon is developing products & technology which leverage formal methods & sophisticated fault-injection for verifying & validating resilience properties of complex, highly-automated safety-critical systems.

Kim Lee

Systems Applications Engineering Manager

Kim Lee is the Systems Applications Engineering Manager for the RF and Sensors product group within the Power Management and Multimarket division of Infineon. He is responsible for applications and system engineering for the RF/mmWave products. Kim has over 32 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and has been with Infineon for 16 of those years contributing to the success of Infineon. He is a firm believer of the work hard, play hard mantra. Kim holds a BSEE from Northeastern University in Boston. He has attended graduate programs at University of California, Berkeley and has various certificates from Harvard Business Extension and UC Berkeley. Kim loves cars and is involved with and marital arts. Between spending time with his son coaching flag football and his other family activities, Kim also plays tennis and participates in USTA leagues in the area.